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Women's bodies: an unreliable history

Professor Helen King explores the ever-changing cultural history of women's bodies

• Lauren Good

Published: January 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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The history of women's bodies is far from simple. Female anatomy and the ideas surrounding it – from breastfeeding to virginity – still cause contention today. From the surprising original Pandora myth to intact hymens being used as evidence in the court of law, Professor Helen King takes Lauren Good on a journey through the ever-changing cultural history of women's bodies.

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Helen King is the author of Immaculate Forms: Uncovering the History of Women's Bodies (Profile Books, 2024).

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Lauren GoodSenior content producer

Lauren Good is a senior content producer at HistoryExtra

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